15,000+ Youth and Families Served Since 2015

Stewarding the Land for Future Generations

Children of Fallen Heroes has secured 82 acres of land in Vass, North Carolina, near Fort Bragg. This property is being developed into the Children of Fallen Heroes Retreat and STEAM Campus, a national destination dedicated to youth development, leadership training, and community engagement.

The CFH campus is being developed with a strong commitment to responsible land stewardship. The property supports outdoor learning, environmental care, and long-term sustainability while creating spaces for youth programs, leadership training, and community gatherings. This land represents a generational investment in the future of the families Children of Fallen Heroes serves.

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"Children of Fallen Heroes is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the children of fallen military personnel, special operators, first responders, foster youth, caregivers, and students attending Title One schools. Through STEAM education, leadership programs, scholarships, and community partnerships, CFH has served more than 15,000 youth since 2015 and is developing an 82-acre Retreat and STEAM Campus in Vass, North Carolina to expand its national impact."

At Children of Fallen Heroes, land stewardship means responsibility, patience, and long-term vision. Our 82 acres are not being rushed into development. Instead, we are taking the time to care for the land properly — restoring it, protecting it, and preparing it to serve children, families, and communities for generations to come.

We are grateful to be working alongside Knowlbrook Farms, a North Carolina–based land and farm management partner with deep experience in responsible land care. Their approach aligns with our values — thoughtful planning, environmental respect, and doing things the right way, not the fast way.

We are also thankful for the support of Heli-Dunn, whose aviation expertise and partnership help us responsibly assess, access, and understand the land from a broader perspective. Their involvement strengthens our ability to plan safely, thoughtfully, and with long-term stewardship in mind.

Together, this work includes clearing invasive growth, restoring trails and pasture areas, grading and seeding responsibly, and improving the land while preserving its natural character. Every step is intentional. This is not about overbuilding or shortcuts — it’s about honoring the land and its role in our mission.

This property will become a place where children can learn through hands-on STEM+Arts experiences, where families can gather and heal, and where stewardship itself becomes part of the education. The care being taken today lays the foundation for everything that comes next.

We’re deeply thankful for partners like Knowlbrook Farms and Heli-Dunn, and for supporters who understand that meaningful impact takes time. Stewardship is a long game — and we are committed to honoring the land, the mission, and the generations who will benefit from it.

If you believe in responsible stewardship, long-term vision, and creating spaces where children and families can grow, we invite you to be part of this journey. Whether through support, partnership, or simply following along, every connection helps us care for this land and the lives it will serve.

 

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